ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY FOR INTERNET ACCESS FOR STUDENTS

 

 

Terms and Conditions

 

Moyle Park College is pleased to offer its users access to the Network and Internet for educational purposes. The use of the Network is important to prepare students for life and work in the 21st Century. College users are expected to follow all guidelines listed below.

 

Inappropriate use of the Network may result in a cancellation of access, in whole or in part.

Such behaviour will be reported to any relevant authorities

Unacceptable use will be dealt with under the College Code of Discipline, covering sanctions up to and including suspension or expulsion.

 

Acceptable Uses:

 

The Network is to be used for educational purposes. The following types of access are considered to be appropriate uses:

 

1.      To collaborate with other students in educational tasks.

2.      To access real-time data of an educational nature.

3.      To access unique resources.

4.      To publish information and resources.

5.      To conduct research.

6.      To communicate broadly and effectively.

 

Unacceptable Uses:

 

The following types of access are considered to be inappropriate uses:

 

1.      Accessing profane or obscene material, material suggesting illegal acts and material advocating violence or discrimination.

2.      Using the access for illegal acts.

3.      Attempts to access any resources that are restricted, confidential or privileged.

4.      Posting chain letters.

5.      Internet Relay Chat, news groups, or mailing list participation unless directed and supervised by a staff member for a classroom assignment.

6.      Granting Internet or Network access to unauthorized persons intentionally or unintentionally, or failing to notify a teacher or administrator if you suspect someone of using your password.

7.      Posting personal contact information.

8.      Agreeing to meet someone met online without parental approval and under the supervision of a teacher or authorized adult.

9.      Attempts to disrupt access.

10. Causing damage to or changing function, operation or design of the technology.

11. Using obscene, profane, lewd, vulgar, rude, inflammatory, threatening language.

12. Harassing or insulting another person.

13. Posting false or defamatory information or images.

14. Using information found on the Internet as your own.

15. Breaking Copyright rules

16. Uploading or downloading information which is copyrighted or owned by others.

17. Posting web pages without the permission of a teacher or authorized adult.

18. Downloading large files (over 5 MB) without permission.

19. Buying or selling any products or services.

20.  Students will not send or receive e-mail attachments without college consent.